Ronald Blanchard
Education: BA in Psychology, MS in Clinical Psychology, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Certified EMDR therapist.
Specialties: PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, stress, grief, and loss.
Years in Practice: 20+
Ron Blanchard is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Clinical Supervisor, Master Addiction Counselor, and National Certified Counselor. He is EMDR trained.
Professional Affiliations: Addiction Professionals of North Carolina, National Association of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors, National Board of Certified Counselors, American Counseling Association, Association of Specialists in Group Work, and Licensed Professional Counselors of North Carolina.
Ron has lived in Eastern North Carolina for over 40 years. He received a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Capella University and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. He has extensive experience working with adults, couples, and groups and specializes in PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, grief, treating trauma and loss. Ron has worked with clients who have psychological and/or substance use disorders during both inpatient and outpatient treatment. He has experience working with the criminal justice system as the Clinical Director for Region One, TASC (32 counties along the coast of NC). He uses a holistic treatment approach utilizing the integrative methods of EMDR, CBT, REBT, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused counseling. He aims to help his client establish a state of emotional balance and overall wellbeing.
On a personal note, Ron is a retired Marine Master Sergeant and a Vietnam Veteran.
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